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Curriculum area: Employability

There are lots of rewarding careers in the health and care sector, this course will give you a broad introduction to the sector and the skills required.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 18
Time: 09:15 - 11:45
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that enhances your knowledge and understanding of the principles of keeping food safe.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 June 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 12 January 2027
Number of weeks: 5
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 23 February 2027
Number of weeks: 12
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Number of weeks: 9
Time: 09:30 - 11:45
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and wellbeing in an uncertain world.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This 6 weeks beginners course is ideal for those wanting to try watercolour painting and introduce the core knowledge and skills to create nature and landscape pieces.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Christ Central Church (Workington)

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

If you are struggling with confidence join this friendly class to learn strategies to help you face life challenges..

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This workshop will provide you with all you need to know to create a stand out CV.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 20 July 2027
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course